A flood warning has been issued for rivers across west Cornwall after hours of heavy rain.

The downpour is set to continue for much of the rest of the day, with a severe weather warning in place until 11.55pm.

The flood warning has been issued by the Government's flood information service, and states: "Flooding is possible this afternoon, Saturday 13th January.

"Over the last 12 hours we have seen persistent rainfall across Cornwall and the Rivers Hayle and Cober are now rising. Further rain is forecast through this afternoon, expected levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers from around 2pm.